Motionally Isturbed
Motionally Isturbed
Motionally Isturbed
Questions
from Parents
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*ED is an educational disability and not a clinical diagnosis. Educational disabilities are determined by a multidisciplinary
school committee where clinical diagnoses are used by mental health professionals outside of the school system. Children who are in
need of special education services under the ED disability exhibit a wide range of behaviors. In all cases, however, these problems
are severe enough to significantly impair a childs ability to succeed educationally.
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Some people use the word crazy when they talk about
someone who has a psychiatric diagnosis such as schizophrenia
or multiple personality disorder. We often think of crazy
people as those who are heavily medicated, out-of-touch, or
need to be institutionalized. Although some students with a
psychiatric diagnosis may also be identified as ED, ED is not
a psychiatric diagnosis and does not require medication. ED
is an educational eligibility category. Being eligible for special
education services simply means that your daughters emotional problems prevent her from doing as well as her potential indicates.
My son is no different than every other adolescent boy in
this school. Why are you saying his problems are serious?
Teachers, like students, come with many different personalities and characteristics. One benefit of
special education teachers is that they have been
specifically trained to work with children who have
disabilities. Their primary role is to help design and
provide instruction, case consultation, and support
for children with disabilities within an educational
setting that can best meet childrens needs. It is part of
human nature for us to get along with some people better
than we do with others. Therefore, your daughter may do
better in some classes than in others.
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A period of home teaching is sometimes recommended to allow the school time to develop a more
appropriate program. During this period of time, academic instruction continues at home, where the child
may feel less pressured by peers, teachers, and the general
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support groups
Parents Supporting Parents
Parents Place
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The Anne Arundel County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or
familial status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. Questions regarding nondiscrimination should be directed to
Mr. Leslie N. Stanton, Specialist in Human Relations,
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
(410) 222-5318; TDD (410) 222-5500.
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